Tackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Sunrise Highway train station
Visit Long Island Transportation or www.nassaucounty.gov for more information about private accessible transportation services (AbleRide)

APPROACH: ParkingTackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

4 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

119 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

4 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

288 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

36 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

There is accessible parking near the building as well as near the picnic area

ENTER: EntrancesMain

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

4 stairs

Handrail type

metal

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

35 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

3 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

cement

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

metal

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

95 inches

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

32 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The automatic door button is located at the top of the ramp across from the entrance.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile floor

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

42 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile floor

Is a single use restroom provided?

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Yes

Is signage clear?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

N/A

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 1/2 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

N/A

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

36 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

47 inches

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingTackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingTackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby

Notes about physical inclusion

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